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Physical Security Assessment
Domain 1 represents 34% of the PSP® exam and lays the foundation for everything that follows. In this section, you’ll explore how to identify critical assets, assess threats and vulnerabilities, and develop risk-informed countermeasures using industry best practices.
Each task listed below links directly to a PDF study reference and the corresponding audio episode of the Unlocking PSP Podcast
Develop a Physical Security Assessment Plan
A well-structured assessment plan is the first step in identifying security gaps and aligning protective measures with organizational risks. It outlines objectives, scope, methodology, and stakeholder roles to ensure a thorough and effective evaluation.
Identify Assets to Determine Their Value, Criticality, and Loss Impact
Understanding what needs protection is essential to managing risk. This step involves cataloging tangible and intangible assets, assessing their importance to operations, and evaluating the potential impact of their loss to prioritize protection efforts.
assess the nature of the threats and hazards
Identifying and understanding potential threats and hazards is key to effective risk management. This process examines both internal and external sources of harm, evaluates likelihood and severity, and helps shape targeted security strategies that align with organizational realities.
CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT TO IDENTIFY AND QUANTIFY VULNERABILITIES
Learn to assess your current security measures by identifying vulnerabilities and evaluating the effectiveness of technologies, personnel, and procedures. This section covers methods like security surveys and incident report analysis to uncover risks. Explore how environmental factors, such as lighting and building layout, impact security and gain skills to interpret schematics and applicable regulations to enhance your facility's protection strategy.
PERFORM A RISK ANALYSIS TO DEVELOP COUNTERMEASURES
Translate assessment findings into effective, actionable risk mitigation strategies. This is a key outcome of the course, achieved by mastering qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, cost-benefit evaluations, and legal and regulatory considerations. This section identifies threats, hazards, and vulnerabilities, interprets data, and applies risk management principles to recommend targeted countermeasures. You'll also explore how to evaluate the return on investment and total cost of ownership for proposed solutions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws while maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of your security program.
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